2018 Mazda6 vs. 2017 Mazda6

Mazda keeps their midsize sedan ahead of the curve through frequent updates. While the 2017 Mazda6 outpaces the competition, the 2018 Mazda6 takes the brand to new heights.

Features include:

New 2.5L Turbocharged Engine

Refreshed Interior and Exterior Design

360-Degree Camera

Ventilated Front Seats

8-Inch Touchscreen

Let’s take a closer look at what sets the new Mazda6 apart.

2018 Mazda6

2017 Mazda6

2018 Mazda6 vs. 2017 Mazda6: Design

The 2018 Mazda6 is the first US-based Mazda model to adopt their all-new design language, so you’ll instantly distinguish the old Mazda6 from the new when you see one across Plainfield or Joliet.

It’s a leaner and sleeker design, with front-end similar to what you see in the Mazda CX-5 crossover. It includes:

Large Five-Point grille

Chrome Grille Surround

Slimmer Headlights.

2018 Mazda6

2017 Mazda6

2018 Mazda6 vs. 2017 Mazda6: Performance

The 2017 Mazda6 harnesses a 184-hp 2.5L SKYACTIV®-G four-cylinder that blends agile performance with up to 26 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway. The 2018 Mazda6 retains that engine, but cylinder deactivation technology has been added to take efficiency scores even higher.

Even more noteworthy is the addition of an available turbocharged 2.5L inline-four engine. It makes up to 250 hp and a staggering 310 lb-ft of torque. Whether changing lanes, passing on the highway, or pulling away from green lights in Aurora, expect phenomenal performance.

2018 Mazda6

2017 Mazda6

2018 Mazda6 vs. 2017 Mazda6: Features

The interior of the 2018 Mazda6 evolves much of what you’ll find in the 2017 Mazda6; for example, the all-new dashboard design incorporates an 8-inch infotainment screen in place of the 2017 model’s 7-inch screen. Other features include:

7-Inch Digital Cluster Display

Head-Up Display

360-Degree Camera System

Ventilated Front Seats

Mazda Radar Cruise Control can now bring you to a complete stop and then accelerate back to your preset cruising speed once traffic clears. There’s even a new top-of-the-line Mazda6 Signature trim with brown leather seating and Japanese Sen wood interior details.